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When
I'm not making furniture I'm playing in the dirt I love flowers!
Just
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John
& Danette currently
live in a turn-of-the-century farm house in rural NE Georgia, where
they
create and appreciate a simpler way of life. John is a folk artist and
musician. Danette, his wife is a carpenter
& together
they
enjoy their works. They feel blessed to do that which brings them joy
and
happiness. Now share in the love of their crafts.
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is a testimonial
received by email most recent thank yous:
- From:
- "Dain
Bufe" <dbufe@earthlink.net>
- To:
- primitivefolks@comcast.net
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- Date:
Danette and John,
Although we moved into our first new house last September and got our table
around the same time, we have just now gotten organized enough to be able
to send you pictures of our dining room with our awesome table. It is
always the first thing people notice when they visit. Our house is more of
a casual, tropical theme and we still have a ways to go as far as
decorating and furnishings but I wanted to share with you anyway, as when I
viewed other customer's pictures this helped me 'envision' the endless
possibilites of a farm table. I am glad I opted for the thicker shaker
legs and wider table top....and originally I was worried that 7-1/2 feet
was a bit too long, but as you can see, it fits perfectly 3 standard dining
chairs with just enough room....it is perfect! Hope you are both doing
well.
Kindest regards,
Kelli & Dain Bufe, St. Augustine, FL
 
From: "David Russell" <eandiver@msn.com>
To: <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Sideboard
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008 6:13:21 PM
Hi Danette,
She looks fantastic! I love your work!
Thank you,
David
From: "David Russell" <eandiver@msn.com>
To: <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Sideboard
Date: Thursday, March 20, 2008 6:35:35 PM
Hi Danette,
Yes, character meaning all those years of age talking to ya in the wood
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especially the knotting and natural old distressed age from the great
old
reclaimed wood you use. Exactly!! The table you made us had
fantastic
character!!
We love your work!!
Thank you,
David
 
- From:
- Daniel
Wychulis <danwychulis@hotmail.com>To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Danette,We received our table and side board the other day and - we immediately
set these up in our dining room and paired them with some chairs we have
collected over the years. They all have come together wonderfully!! Your
craftsmanship has exceeded any expectations we could have had. We are traveling
therapists and spend lots of time looking around the country for quality pieces
that fit the motif of our home- when we saw the pictures on the internet of your
tables and additional pieces, we knew that the work you do would be perfect, but
the end result was magnificent. Thank you very much for your commitment to
excellence! We will definitely recommend your furniture to our friends and
family. As per your inscription on the underside of our table, we will use it
with love and enjoyment with both friends and family for years to come.
thank-you, Danny and Tonya.
- below are some pictures of the table and side board as they are in our home.
 
- From:
- "David
Russell" <eandiver@msn.com>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Hello Danette,
Wow!
The table and benches arrived today. They are absolutely gorgeous!! I would
not have thought it possible, but they are even better than the pictures you
sent us. Absolutely fantastic!!! I am amazed at your artistry / craftsmanship.
A few quick questions -> What kind of care/maintenance should I give the table?
What type of finish did you use? How often should I oil/wax etc (if at all)?
If I should, what product/brand would you recommend?
Again, thank you!!
They are beautiful!! I am sure that we will come back to you soon about having
you make us some other type of piece. We love the table / benches.
- David
- From:
- "Greg
Wiebe" <gregwiebe@xplornet.com>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Danette,
We just got her in the house. I honestly do not know what to say. I have
looked for YEARS for a farm table that I liked. I have had this picture in
my head of what I wanted it to look like and just could not find it. She is
exactly the picture that I had in my head. She is beautiful, just beautiful.
Around Christmas time right after I ordered her I showed my mom some
pictures of your tables. She thought they were beautiful. Two weeks ago she
passed away unexpected. I wish she could have seen it. I will be adding her
name to the bottom of the table beside your message. Thank you so much! We
will share many good times sitting around her. I will send you a picture
when I get her in place and pick out some chairs. You did such a good.
Thanks again.
The Wiebe Family
- Chantal
& David Genecand <lesgenecands@gmail.com>
- To:
- primitivefolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
Dear Danette
We got the table yesterday afternoon. I went out for dinner with
friends yesterday evening so we didn't get the chance to inaugurate it
but tonight we will have our first dinner on it !!!
Oh wow, we love it, it is a beautiful piece of art ! really really it
is soooo gorgeous and thank you so much for the dedication under each
piece, so thoughtful of you.
Thank you again very much for creating such wonderful pieces.
ciao
Chantal and David
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- from:
WillowGlenFarms@aol.com
- To:
- primitivefolks@comcast.net
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- Date:
DEAR DANETTE,
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE BEAUTIFUL TABLE. WE GOT IT ABOUT A WEEK AGO,
THINGS HAVE BEEN VERY HECTIC (WE HAVE BEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF KIDDING SEASON) AND
I'M FINALLY GETTING TO SIT DOWN AND WRITE.
THE TABLE HAS SUCH WONDERFUL CHARACTER, WARM FINISH, RUSTIC FEEL AND LOTS OF
PERSONALITY! I LOVE IT! THANK YOU FOR PARTING WITH HER! WE WILL ENJOY HER
FOR YEARS TO COME! WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL 2008!
Cynthia Komski
Willow Glen Farms
- From:
- "SHARON
WARREN" <warrens01@verizon.net>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
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Yes! I was going to write, but you beat me to it. The table arrived Friday.
It is absolutely gorgeous - better than the pictures even portrayed! We were a
little worried for a few minutes about getting it through our doorway, but it
finally made it through. We are so awed by your craftmanship and grateful for
this beautiful piece in our home now. Thanks so much! Sharon
- Carol
Mazzone <edana13@sbcglobal.net>
- To:
- PrimitiveFolks@comcast.net
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My dry sink was delivered late on Friday. It's beautiful. My
granddaughter
and I looked for your signature (which she reads on the bottom of the
table
every time she comes over) and we found the little tin can cover.
It's sitting
now in my kitchen with an old fashioned lamp on it just so we can see it
from the living room.
Thank you again for making two of my now most prized possessions.
We'll take digital photos when table is set (we do a winter solstice
dinner) as I go to my daughter's on Xmas.
Have a wonderful holiday and and happy and prosperous new year.
 
- Becky Murphy
<becky.murphy@csbs.utah.edu>
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- Date:
Hi Danette,
Here are the photos of the beautiful table in our home. Sorry it's
taken me so long to get them sent. We absolutely love it and we've
gotten so many compliments on it. Thanks again for giving us such a
great treasure! Have a wonderful holiday!
Becky
- Jacinta
Beehner <jbeehner@umich.edu>
- To:
- PrimitiveFolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
Hi all,
We just purchased a harvest table from you guys (and we love it!). We
are now looking for other furniture to finish the dining room.
Do you guys make custom-made sideboards? We are interested in
something to go with the table (same style, and antique pine, etc). I
see one on your website, but it is too big. If so, we need something
along the lines of 42" wide, 16-17" deep, and 36" high. We'd like 2
drawers on top, and 2 doors underneath. Any idea of what something
like this would cost?
Thanks so much!
Best,
Jacinta Beehner
Thore Bergman
- From:
- dlgreene21@comcast.net
- To:
- primitivefolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
Hi Danette,
I can't believe that my dream pieces of furniture are really here! It feels so
strange, like serendipity, looking at them because your website was the one that
I kept going back to over and over again. I just knew you were the right choice
and the both pieces are beautiful.
Ron is finishing our kitchen floor today, the side board will move into it's
permanent spot tomorrow and I've ordered two stools that should arrive next
week. I actually ordered the rustic looking one from your email that you sent
to me (in the 24" height). Next week I will begin the search for the perfect
chairs and accessories.
Thanksgiving is around the corner and I can't wait for the kids and their new
spouses to see the table and sideboard. More important, I can't wait to see
them sitting around, drinking coffee, helping me cook, and smiles all around.
They have always had a love for items with a rich history.
If you don't mind, I will take some pictures of our family over the holidays
with the table and sideboard and forward them to you. I think you'll see how beautifully the
love you put into your work are a perfect match for our family.
Thank you again for the beautiful pieces and for the wood care information.
Deb
 
- "Erin
E. Margerie" <emargerie@wi.rr.com>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Good morning Danette:
We received our table yesterday!!! It is absolutely beautiful, and just what we
imagined. Thank you so much! (We also love the personalized note on the bottom
of the table; what a great touch!)
Take care,
- "Beth Perry"
<perry@signaturehealthcare.org>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Everything came yesterday! It looks beautiful. I almost don't want to let
the kids sit there..Thanks. BP
- Hopperhouse101@aol.com
- To:
- PrimitiveFolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
I just wanted to let you know that the table arrived last Friday. The truck
driver was such a nice man (I made him some chocolate chip cookies) and the
packing people did a great job insuring that the table arrived without a
scratch! It's perfect and looks exactly like I wanted it to in my kitchen.
Twenty-five years from now, I hope it has a dozen grandchildren sitting around
it! I
took some pictures (see attachments), but they did turn out pretty dark.
If we are ever in the area, (my daughter's Godparents live in Macon), I will
give you a call and stop by, it that is ok. Never know what else my house
could use!
Thanks again.
Best Regards,
Lisa Daly
- DSchlos741@aol.com
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- PrimitiveFolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
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Dear Danette,
Just wanted to let you know that our table arrived today and we LOVE it!
You were right, the pictures did not do it justice. The rustic quality of the
wood is perfect (and I love the nails!) - it is exactly what we have been
searching for. You are very talented and it is obvious you love what you do.
Thank you for the lovely message; that was such a nice surprise! I know we
will enjoy the table for years to come!
It was a pleasure to do business with you and hope you have continued
success,
David and Mari Jo Schlosser
- pullngs@insightbb.com
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- primitivefolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
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hi danette, the table is here and in the nook area with all the new chairs
around it. it's absolutely gorgeous......you do great work, and what character
this table has! it's hard to imagine what history the planks hold. thanx so
much, mark and dagmar. i'll send some pics when i get a chance.
Dear Danette
I just wanted to write and let you know that we love the table and benches
you built for us. You did a fantastic job. Our new home isnt quite
completed yet but we cant wait to place it there and enjoy it for years to
come.
Thank you so much
Mark Powell
- Bob Cohen"
<bcohen@growingfamilyportraits.com>
[To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Danette,
Sorry it took a while, but here's a photo.
We and everyone who visits loves it and gravitates to sit down there.
It's better than the couch.
Thanks for creating it.
Bob and Muffie Cohen
- Bob Cohen"
<bcohen@growingfamilyportraits.com>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Danette,
Thank you so much for the beautiful table and bench. We love it. It
even draws rave's from teenagers coming through who barely know whose
house their in. Muffie and I are thrilled with it as an addition to our
house and lives. It will host many fun dinners and endure endless
spills of food and wine.
We'll get a photo taken and sent to you soon.
Thanks again.
Bob Cohen
- "Halloran,
Amy" <AHalloran@eapdlaw.com>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Hello Danette,
We received our table on Friday and LOVE it. What beautiful work you do!
The wood, the color, the nails....we just love how rustic it looks! It
is even better than we envisioned!
Also, we loved the note that you wrote on the bottom of the table. It
was such a nice sentiment and I look forward to many good times around
our new table.
Thanks again!
Amy
- From:
- dfltd@aol.com
- To:
- primitivefolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
Delivered the table to the client today. She loved it!!! Thank you again.
Shane
- From:
- "Hartman, Susan"
<susan.hartman@ablongman.com>
- To:
- primitivefolks@comcast.net
- Subject:
- Date:
Danette,
We LOVE the table. It's perfect and really makes the room.
Thank you so much.
All the best,
Susan
- From:
- David
Merryfield <dmerryfield@hotmail.com>
- To:
- <primitivefolks@comcast.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
Danette,
We received the table on Saturday. It is amazing and it is exactly what we
hoped it would be. The pictures you sent prior to shipping don't compare to
what it looks like in person! We really appreciate the personal note on the
bottom also. Looking forward to many great times with family and friends at the
table.
Sincerely,
David Merryfield
- "DePierro,
Martha A" <Martha.DePierro@
- To:
- <primitivefolks@adelphia.net>
- Subject:
- Date:
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Danette,
I received my kitchen island on Friday and it was everything I expected.
In fact, it looked better than the photo you sent me. The color, size,
and aged wood were exactly what I wanted and it adds a unique touch to
my kitchen.
Thank you so much - my kitchen looks beautiful - I can't wait to show it
off :-)
Martha
<> Danette,
I just
want to compliment you on the magnificent job you did on our bench,
which was ordered from you by my designer Sarah Chiavarou. I know
you shipped it a while ago, but I saw it for the first time on the 19th,
when we moved into our new house. I’ve attached a couple pictures
so you can see it in its new home. I truly think this bench is my
favorite piece in the whole house! Thank you for being willing to
make it exactly to our specifications. I love the character of
the wood, and the rusticity of the nails. It’s one-of-a-kind, and
just perfect for the foyer.
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I wish I had something else I needed you to make for us!
<> Thanks so very much,
Catherine
Friedman
Custom Bench in Her Home
Picture sent
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Hi there! We absolutely LOVE the
pieces you made!!!!!! Everything is just perfect and goes great
with our wide plank flooring. Thanks for doing such a great job!
The furniture arrived last week, but Megan was born 3 weeks early and
spent 3 weeks in the NICU. That's why it has taken me this long to get
back to you. However, she came home yesterday and now that we're
all in the house, it is a home.
Just wondering if you could either mail
or e-mail me a receipt for all the pieces (for our records).
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Tom, Sarah, Brandon, and Megan
Danette,
The benches were delivered and are spectacular. They look very similar to
the table. The recipient of this gift is exceptionally happy with the
results too.
Also, thanks for the personal note on the bottom of the bench. That was a
really nice touch. I am glad to have found you.
Dear
Danette, It looks FABULOUS! We could not be happier. What do you need
us to do now? Do you still have the credit card information? or should
we phone you? Also ,how do we take care of the shipping? Can you give
them the credit card information or do we need to phone them? Please
advise. Can't thank you enough!
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We love visiting with you today... The table exceeds our expectations
and looks awesome... we just finished dinner with ice cream on the
table.
We've already hung john's pieces. Love it all.
Thanks, Joe Lever and family
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Danette -
We received the table and benches yesterday and they look great! The
color and smoothness of the wood is perfect for our breakfast nook.
Our daughter ate breakfast at the new table this morning and really
enjoyed sitting on the bench! We really appreciate all of your hard
work and we look forward to sharing many meals at this table with our
friends and family. Thanks again!
Best Wishes,
Linda Fiel
Thank you thank you!
Again~ I love it.
Hi
Danette,
Our beautiful table and
desk arrived today. They are wonderful and your work is
fantastic, especially the hand written message you left our
family. This was my family’s first experience with custom
furniture. I can say we are thrilled with the results. It is
immediately apparent you don’t rush your work.
We were having a very
busy day with long awaited improvements on our home when your work was
delivered. As soon as they were taken off the truck a sense of
peacefulness was noticed. That could have only come from you
Danette. Thank you for not rushing your work, it will be
cherished in our home for many, many years. The wait was very
much worth it.
I can see why you said
the shipping company does a good job. The best I’ve ever seen in
packaging. This has been a better experience than we ever
dreamed. Danette,
The Bayless’ (Randy, Jocelyn, Garen and Trevor
Danette,
I got my table, and I LOVE IT!! Thank you so much for your
beautiful craftsmanship. When we took the box off, your message was
facing upward, it made me cry but it was very special. Thanks again for
making something like a table such a special and unique thing. I have
kept your information so that I can refer friends to you.
Best wishes in all you do.
Jessie
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Hello Danette;
Wow, the table came yesterday. I was so surprised! That was fast. The table
looks awesome. It is perfect. Thank you so much.
My only question now is - what is the best way to clean and take care of the
surface?
Paula
Hi Danette,
We went on vacation as well last week. The pieces arrived and we are
very pleased . Your craftsmanship and selection n of wood is superb. We
are very pleased and will recommend you to friends and family.
All the best,
Todd Cocca
Agent Manager
ACC Business
Hi Danette!
We finally got the table in our kitchen at our new
house and got the table top unwrapped and it is
breathtaking! You are an amazing artist. Everyone
who has seen it comments on the beauty of this piece!
Also, how do we care for our precious table/island?
Thanks in advance.
Lisa Rhys
Dear Danette,
What a wonderful, beautiful piece of life you have created. I've always wanted
a table just like this-for family, friends, good food, laughter and
tears-something for my son to have years from now that will bring back good
memories. We have signed our names underneath also.
I remember an old song by Neil Diamond called Morningside about an old man who
died alone and a table he had made for his family. Your table will have a
happier place.
Thank you so much,
Menla
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Danette,
Thank you so
much for the beautiful tables. They are wonderful and look great
in our home. Sorry I did not get to see you yesterday, I was
playing soccer mom. Take care and best wishes for your continued
success - you truly have a gift!!!!! Thanks for sharing it
with us!!!!
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Dear
Danette,
Sorry I
have been out of touch. Here is a picture of our beautiful harvest
table you made. We got a set of teak chairs and a bench to compliment
it. The table is the showcase of the house – everyone mentions it!!
Danette,
We received our table yesterday, unpacked it this evening and then moved it
into the dining room. It is BEAUTIFUL!!!! This was a big purchase for us.
But, when we saw it there, was no doubt it was worth every dollar paid.
Your work is exceptional! We will have this wonderful table to share meals
and conversation with our friends and family. Thank you for sharing you
artistic talent with us. We are blessed! I will send pictures so you can
see how great it completes our dining room.
Sincerely,
Mike & Pam McGraw
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